DAR State Forest
78 Cape St, Goshen, MA 01032
1,772 acres · 15 miles of trails
Hike Goshen's expansive state forest with its two ponds and rolling hills, ideal for leashed dog walks. Features include shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans along 15 miles of trails. Bring bug spray for summer outings.
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- Park
- DAR State Forest
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Goshen, Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.4500, -72.7903
- Size
- 1,772 acres
- Trail miles
- 15
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.8 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 1,772 acres of room
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Dog policy
1,772-acre state forest with two ponds + 15 miles of trails. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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